Hot Poppy Cafe Bar

Hot Poppy Cafe Bar

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Posted 2012-05-18 by Clay Steelefollow
Built in the days when folk were smaller, the 'compact' Hot Poppy Café is part of a collection of café style dining establishments along Errol St. The Hot Poppy is my particular favourite along this street, probably because of its delightful, stripped back ambience.

Most other cafes along Errol St are adorned with polished chrome and neat uniform attired staff. The Hot Poppy however appears to be so relaxed that they don't even feel the need to have their name on the door or, well, anywhere really. In a brave move, the Poppy appears to rely on the by-passer's ability to ascertain, without the benefit of signage, that they can purchase coffee, cakes and meals at the venue Given the volume of business the Poppy does, it appears this unorthodox marketing strategy is working.



For shift workers, musicians, the unemployed and generic idlers, the breakfast menu runs all day. The Poppy doesn't try to dictate what meal you should be eating when. The staff attitude can be a bit laissez faire, relaxed without condescending politeness but certainly not rude - this is "on theme" and does not extend to the speed of the service which is more than satisfactory.

The first box for a café is ticked with quality, well barista'ed coffee. Though I have attended the café on many occasions, I must admit that I have only sampled one item from the extensive menu; the apple & cinnamon porridge is to die for, so though it can be my only recommendation, it comes with my strongest endorsements.

With inside and outside dining the Hot Poppy is a great place to read the morning paper over breakfast, brunch, second breakfast, elevenses, lunch and any other meals you can think of.

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